Stoughton is a suburb of Guildford approximately 1 mile north-west of the town centre, close to the University of Surrey. Like Onslow Village and Burpham, it has a high concentration of HMOs serving the student population. Guildford Borough Council actively enforces HMO licensing in this area.
HMO landlords in Stoughton
Stoughton has a high concentration of student HMOs due to its proximity to the University of Surrey. Guildford Borough Council requires a valid fire risk assessment for all HMO licence applications in Stoughton. The Council regularly inspects HMOs in this area.
Commercial premises in Stoughton
Stoughton is primarily residential with limited commercial premises, but any non-domestic properties in the area require current fire risk assessments.
"The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed."
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 9. Enforced by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service across Stoughton and the surrounding area. FireCertificates connects you with a certified assessor for any Stoughton property.